Does the coronal deformity angular ratio affect bracing outcome in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

Lærke C Ragborg David ThornbergMegan JohnsonAmy L McIntosh Daniel J Sucato Martin Gehrchen Benny Dahl Søren Ohrt-Nissen

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)

C-DAR is an independent predictor for progression to a surgical magnitude in AIS patients treated with bracing. Patients with a higher C-DAR should be counseled to help set realistic expectations regarding the likelihood of curve progression despite compliance with brace wear.

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